8+ hour, 15+ min ago  (589+ words) These materials can reach up to 97. 2% of the compressive strength of conventional concrete. This approach provides a unified tool for assessing performance, cost, and environmental impact, helping bridge the gap between laboratory and practical use. Concrete production places a heavy…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (521+ words) A paper recently published in'Scientific Reports investigated the thermal reactivation of sanding dust (SD), a by-product of wood-wool cement panel manufacturing, to address the research gap in complex organic-mineral residue upcycling. The construction sector significantly impacts global resource consumption and…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (729+ words) Precast concrete infrastructure, including manholes, vaults, chambers, and box culverts, forms the backbone of modern utility, water, and wastewater networks. While the structural performance of these systems is well understood and heavily regulated, long term durability is often governed by…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago  (693+ words) Download the PDF of this page here The study uses a combined approach of physical experiments and computational simulations to ensure accuracy and practical relevance. In the experimental phase, the researchers evaluated four glazing types: single-glazed clear glass, double-glazed clear…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (578+ words) The findings demonstrate that most deformation occurs early, with over 75% of the total creep measured over six months occurring within the first 30 days. This highlights the critical importance of the initial weeks for long-term tunnel stability, while microscopic interactions between…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago  (181+ words) Following the news that direct-to-device (D2 D) LEO vendor AST Space Mobile's "Blue Bird 7" satellite, launched on Blue Origin's launch vehicle, failed to reach correct low-Earth orbit position and is in the process of being decommissioned. Ismail Patel, Senior Analyst in Enterprise…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (381+ words) The building sector plays a crucial role in the clean energy transition. It accounts for nearly 75% of electricity use in the United States and about one-third of global emissions. While power generation has shifted toward renewable sources such as wind,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (596+ words) A hybrid machine learning and metaheuristic framework optimizes sludge, fly ash, slag, and gypsum mixtures to improve compressive strength. The approach enables sustainable sludge reuse, reduces waste, and supports low-carbon construction material development. A paper recently published in Scientific Reports…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (613+ words) Glass fiber powder from wind turbine waste improves hybrid cement performance when activated with Ca(OH)2. It supports circular construction, reduces waste, and enables low-carbon binders with acceptable strength and durability. A recent study published in'Construction and Building Materials examined…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (404+ words) DENSO CORPORATION (DENSO) announced today that it has established a strategic partnership with Oracle Corporation (Oracle) to modernize its core systems in the supply chain domain. The two companies began work on this initiative in April. Under the partnership, DENSO…...